DESIKLUB - MUMBAI
The magic of Mumbai’s street food minus the chaos… Craving for street food but wished that you were not actually standing on a crowded, dusty road? And then missed the hustle-bustle of the city, while sitting in a boring restaurant! DesiKlub a concept by Aditya Gupta gives you the best of both worlds- street food in a clean, comfortable environment, set in the ambience of a crowded Mumbai street. Located in the business district of Mumbai - Nariman Point, this pure vegetarian restaurant seats up to 60. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of Mumbai streets – the restaurant decor is all about Mumbai streets, the traffic, and the feel of this metropolis, even the chairs are named after famous streets. While two bright street lights shining upon the seating area only add to the playful theme. A colourful menu designed full of surprises, it covers an array of traditional Indian flavours blended in all sorts of exciting permutations and combinations. The pizza corner is fondly referred to as ‘peezha,’ and the bread preparations are called ‘pao-shao,’ adding humour with a dash of Mumbai style to every delectable dish. Some dishes like, Chennai Se China Tak and Desi Nachos are a delightful fusion of Indian and International tastes. A Bollywood specials like “Tu Cheese Badi hai Mast Mast,’ and ‘Do Dil Mil Rahe Hain’! Also on the menu are regional favourites like, Parsi Colony Ke Kitchen Se and Maharashtra Chi Shaan. And let’s not forget the dessert menu which features scrumptious options like the Jalebi Bai; a delicious, creamy dessert sandwiched between two jalebis. Aditya Gupta adds, “Our idea with DesiKlub was to bridge the gap between delicious street food and a gourmet experience of enjoying it in a restaurant with added flourishes and quirks.”
192 - WO’GOA February 2016